Blistering leads in the classic heavy psych-blues mould make Blues Addicts a superb listen. This ultra-rare self-titled album by the Dutch rockers Blues Addicts was originally released in 1970 on the Spectator label. That label was originally responsible for the classic Terje, Jesper and Joachim album which was recently rereleased by Shadoks. Shadoks have also seen fit to bring Blues Addicts back into print.
The creamy distorted lead guitars that are splashed lavishly all over this album come courtesy of axe-sligner Ivan Horn - who doubles his leads at times on vocal to good effect. Listeners will hear Hendrix, Cream and Zeppelin, but Blues Addicts don't come off like mere imitators. While Horn's choice guitar work is the main attraction here, the drummer, bassist and conga player are no slouches either. English vocals are handled by Horn and by conga player Gibber Thomson, and while the vocals aren't especially memorable, they do the trick.
An epic, greasy, blues-rocking good time. God this makes me want to drive around on a Friday night with my buddies in an old van, drinking beer from a can and trying to pick up loose women all the while sporting an incredible mustache and feathered hair. Classic!
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